Which of the following statements concerning induced dipole/induced dipole forces is/are CORRECT?
1)In general,induced dipole/induced dipole interactions decrease as the size of a molecule increases.
2)Induced dipole/induced dipole forces are the attractive forces in molecular solids consisting of nonpolar molecules.
3)Induced dipole/induced dipole forces exist in both polar and nonpolar molecular solids.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 and 3
E) 1,2,and 3

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Statement 2 is correct. Induced dipole/induced dipole forces are the only attractive forces in nonpolar molecular solids, which are held together by London dispersion forces. 
Statement 3 is also correct. Induced dipole/induced dipole forces can exist in polar and nonpolar molecular solids. 
However, statement 1 is incorrect. Induced dipole/induced dipole interactions increase as the size of a molecule increases, due to the increased number of electrons and potential for temporary dipoles to form.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Induced Dipole/induced Dipole Forces